"The extended trot, or the long trot, is the signature move of ranch riding,” says trainer and showman Aaron Ralston.…
Split reins are by far the most versatile type of reins used in western riding, but they can be a…
Marked by fluid lead changes around a cone-marked course, western riding is a challenging class for all-around competitors. But with…
Developing a special partnership with a horse takes equal parts hard work, perseverance, and passion, but once formed, such a…
A versatile ranch horse can do anything his rider asks—including pulling gear or livestock with a rope connected to the…
Of all the ranch versatility events, ranch riding has gained the most popularity; it’s also become the most competitive. If…
If anyone could be labeled a hunter princess, it was me. For nearly four decades I strove for the perfect…
Will your horse ride over logs easily and with interest? In popular ranch riding classes, log obstacles are part of…
A staple piece of tack for many West Coast western riders, romal reins can be a bit of a mystery…
Years ago, if you attended a Saddlebred horse show, you could expect to see high-stepping, animated horses shown in saddle…